Vol. 32 | Issue 11 | April 01, 2019

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In the beginning of each semester, most students are typically asked to update their information through WebAdvisor or in person at the registration office. Many students cast this requirement aside as it does not hold much Photo courtesy of Rob Donovic. importance to them. However, Schoolcraft College student, Rob Donovic, wants to be a strong voice for the families of the Livonia community Schoolcraft students can expect and has decided to run for Livonia City Council this fall. one subtle change. Beginning April 15, Schoolcraft students can expect a change Strong Voice for Livonia Families to the registration process. Students registering for the Schoolcraft student to run for Livonia City Council spring, summer or fall 2019 semesters will now be required CHANTELE FOX the United States from Albania in and graduated Churchill High to confirm specific information News Editor the 1980s. His family established School in 2010. He is currently including their home address, their roots in the city of Livonia, pursuing an associate degree phone number and emergency First generation Albanian- eventually opening a family in Business Administration at contact information in order American, servant leader, soldier, restaurant, which would later spark Schoolcraft and serves as the vice to register. Furthermore, business owner: these are just a few the inner entrepreneur within president of Business Club which despite having updated their attributes describing Rob Donovic, Donivic. actively engages students who information in the past, Schoolcraft College student and Donovic and his three younger are interested in enhancing their students are still required to Livonia City Council candidate who brothers entered into the Livonia professional development and update all personal information will be on the ballot during primary Public Schools system where he leadership skills. after logging in after April 15. elections in August 2019. attended Johnson Elementary Donovic’s parents immigrated to School, Frost Middle School “Strong Voice” Page 2 > “Registration” Page 2 >

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“Schoolcraft College needs to update all student information records annually to make sure it has the proper contact information to be used for important college announcements and in an emergency,” states Catherine McCardell, Associate Dean- Enrollment Services. “It is a simple process that they can complete when they log in to WebAdvisor, but they have to confirm their information or they won’t be allowed to register.” After logging into WebAdvisor and going to the Register and Drop Classes screen, students will be prompted to confirm their address, phone number and emergency contact information. In order to confirm or update their information, students will complete the following process: first, log in to WebAdvisor where they will see requests in red asking to confirm their contact information. Next, select the Student Menu at the top of the screen. Scroll down to Photo courtesy of Rob Donovic. the My Account section and select Rob Donovic, an infantryman in the National Guard, partakes in a training drill to hone his skills. View My Account. Finally, after clicking View My Account, students STRONG VOICE his family, Donovic started his betterment of the group as are automatically directed to the own small business focusing opposed to my own interests, Self-Service link where they will Continued from Page 1 on property development. being an honest representative select User Options. This is where The task of his company is the of that group. Livonia families they will be asked to confirm or In addition to pursuing his purchasing of both residential understand hard work and it’s update their information. In order degree, Donovic also serves and commercial properties, important that our elected to update their Emergency Contact, as an infantryman in the refurbishing them and putting officials work the hardest for students will need to select the Army National Guard and them on the market. In addition the people that gave us the Emergency Information option. police officer. He is constantly to owning his own business, privilege to represent them; and Upon completion of the demonstrating his passion Donovic is the business director most importantly, honesty,” he confirmation process, students may of being a servant leader and at his family’s restaurant, continues. then click on the Students Menu at strives to be as actively engaged Marko’s Cozy Diner located in The primary election will the top of the page in the browser in the community as possible. Redford, Mich. be held Aug. 6, 2019, with the where WebAdvisor was initially Appointed by Livonia City As a lifelong, engaged member general election being held Nov. opened. Finally, they may proceed Mayor and endorser, Dennis of the Livonia community, it is 5, 2019. to the Registration section and Wright, Donovic fills a seat on no wonder he wants to be the For those who are interested clock on Register for classes and the Livonia Arts Commission. voice of its residents. in learning more about Rob beginning registering. He serves as Community vice “Serving in the military and Donovic and his background, For questions or further president for the Livonia Jaycees the police department has visit robforlivonia.com or his information pertaining to the and is a Rotary member and taught me service before self facebook page at https://m.face information confirmation process, Livonia Lion. and loyalty,” states Donovic. book.comprofilephp?id=222907 please contact the Answer Center at Following down the path of “I’m always working for the 6900463802&ref=content_filter. 734-462-4426. April 01, 2019 | Page 3 Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com

Editorial Alexis Tucker Editor-in-Chief FACT CHECKING Ramon Razo Managing Editor Chantele Fox News Editor Josiah Thomas April Fool’s Day is really fun to celebrate by Campus Life Editor being ridiculous and enjoying the (hopefully) new Marvin Poindexter spring beginnings, especially when companies jump Arts & Entertainment Editor into the ring to get people excited about a fake Kyle Proffitt Sports Editor product or announcement. However, April Fool’s Evan Cerezo Day highlights the main problem with the internet Layout & Design Editor at times because false information can spread like Tamara Turner Assistant Layout Editor a disease, and sometimes people don’t realize that Mai Nakhala the calendar says April 1. Photo Editor While we as a staff have enjoyed building this Alex Zuccarini Webmaster issue due to the creative liberties we can take, we wanted to note as a staff the importance of taking Anton Travis Advertising Manager the time to check the information that is presented. Staff That also includes occasionally cross-referencing Christopher Falkiewicz Raymond Falkiewicz information with multiple sources because of how Madison Ling Jean Sandre quickly the truth can be lost in the sea of lies and Rena Laverty falsehoods. It is much more time consuming to do Connection Adviser this, but people will be much better off and more Todd Stowell Advertising Adviser rounded as individuals. In short, take the time to check the information being shared around the Board of Trustees internet because the truth gets lost quite easily. Brian D. Broderick Chair Carol M. Strom Vice Chair Sincerely, Joan A. Gebhardt Secretary The Schoolcraft Editorial Team Terry Gilligan Treasurer Gretchen Alaniz Trustee Dillon Breen Trustee William P. Erwin Jr. Trustee Conway A. Jeffress President April 01, 2019 | Page 5

OPINIONS law, further commented that “We are confident that the law is on the side of the people who have the right to use the ballot to enact popular proposals such Pay it Forward as earned paid sick time.” easily keeps up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The question of whether the dollar’s increasing inflation. Michigan Farm Bureau, people of our state will reap the JOSIAH THOMAS Being able to take some time submitted a motion to the benefits of the faster minimum Campus Life Editor off to get better would be grand state’s Supreme Court in order wage increases and guaranteed without the threat of getting to get an advisory opinion so paid sick leave will be weighed The average college student, fired or losing a paycheck that the constitutionality of the in on by the Michigan State at one point or another, has because, let’s face it, I don’t minimum wage and sick leave Supreme Court. Either the court had to rely on a minimum think anyone would want to law will be weighed in on. State will decide whether the changes wage job to get by. Last Sept., lose a job or a paycheck to care Rep. Tristan Cole R-Mancelona made last year to citizen-backed they must have been relieved for themselves or a loved one commented on this motion, minimum wage and paid sick to see the Michigan State during an emergency situation. saying that it’s being done leave laws are constitutional, or Legislature adopt a citizen-led Though I do question how “For political expediency, the state legislatures and Gov. ballot initiative which raised this all would be covered at and to resolve this as soon as Gretchen Whitmer are going to the state's minimum wage and taxpayers’ expense. This is a possible.” look for a compromise. required employers to offer paid good safety net for people who Danielle Atkinson, co- The court is set to decide by sick leave for physical injury have to rely on it, if nothing chairwoman of the “MI Time to March 29. See the online version and health conditions, as well else. Care” ballot committee and the of this article for information on as mental or physical illness The provision, which sought one who wrote the sick leave the Supreme Court’s decision. that affect themselves or a loved to eliminate the lower $3.52 one. minimum wage for tipped The current minimum wage workers has sparked intense is $9.45, and according to the opposition from Michigan It’s Your Time. Secretary of State’s website, Restaurant Association. Its CEO “The ballot initiative was and president Justin Winslow It’s Your Money. designed to increase the state's have called it “reckless to force Manage your accounts whenever and wherever it’s minimum wage between 60 and Michigan into the distinct convenient for you with Michigan Educational Credit 75 cents each year until reaching minority of states that have Union’s Mobile Banking solutions and Internet Home $12.00 in 2022; thereafter, eliminated the tipped minimum Banking. Need quick cash? We have ATMs right on the initiative was designed wage.” campus, and you’ll save money with our great savings to tack the minimum wage to Wages need to keep up with and loan rates and lower fees. inflation.” inflation as it increases over The initiative also looks time. So why not join MECU today? You’re eligible for to phase out the lower $3.52 I understand that minimum membership if you live, work or worship in Wayne, minimum wage for restaurant wage is not intended to be Washtenaw, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston or Jackson servers and other tipped a living wage, but instead County. Sign up now at www.michedcu.org. employees, bringing it up to $12 something that helps young by 2024. people get their foot in the door What does all of that mean for of the working world and help us students trying to get by? the less fortunate have some As someone who had to rely on dependable income. this kind of work for over a year, Interest rates are lower now Plymouth Main Office I can appreciate what the people than they have been in years 9200 Haggerty Road Plymouth, MI 48170 in our state tried to do. past, falling more and more (734) 455-9200 Putting myself in the shoes of in the next four years, but the a kid in a McJob, getting started dollar is still going to be worth www.michedcu.org This credit union is federally insured by the in the working world would be less in the future than it is now. National Credit Union Administration. made easier. Even though rent The Small Business for a Livonia Ann Arbor Brighton Royal Oak Macomb can’t be paid on minimum wage, Better Michigan Coalition, (734) 261-1050 (734) 761-7505 (810) 494-6000 (248) 399-7473 (586) 566-5599 one can have a paycheck that which includes the Michigan Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com February 04, 2018 | Page #

The Schoolcraft Destructive palm of consumerism Connection is the award- winning, student-run outcome for the environment? newspaper published According to Greenpalm.org, semi-monthly as an palm oil can be harvested up to educational experience by one year producing approximately the students of Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty 3.9 tons of crude palm oil and Road, Livonia, Michigan, 0.5 tons of palm kernel oil per 48152-2696. The editorial hectare. While society sees the offices of The Schoolcraft destructive of natural habitats Connection are located and the increase of carbon dioxide in the Student Activities Office on the lower level released, many do not realize the of the Waterman Campus repercussions of boycotting palm Center. oil. Photo Courtesy of theconservation.com “To produce palm oil in large The Schoolcraft This industry has become the notorious palm of consumerism with a enough quantities to meet Connection is a member of destructive grip on the habitat of nearly 50,000 orangutans. the Michigan Community growing demand, farmers across College Press Association, Southeast Asia have been clearing the Colombia Scholastic CHANTELE FOX in the constant net of supply and huge swaths of biodiversity-rich Press Association, College News Editor demand or trying to keep up with tropical rainforest to make room Media Advisers, the the latest dietary fads and way of for massive palm plantations,” Student Press Law Center, Community College Long being used in every day living. We’ve navigated our way reads Scientificamerican.com. Journalism Association and products such as cosmetics, through life, long ignoring the Continuously, the harvesting of the Society of Professional shampoos, toothpaste, noodles warning label which breaks down palm oil has been the leading Journalists. and more favorably, Nutella, the longevity of the consequences cause of deforestation in palm oil has since become that follow our actions. Indonesia and other countries Editorial Policy: Unsigned editorials represent the a global fad in the face of What is palm oil and how is it near tropical rainforests. Put majority opinion of the consumerism. This popular harvested? simply, boycotted palm oil would Editorial Board. Signed industry has thus used the grip According to Treehugger.com, need to be replaced by other types columns solely reflect the of its destructive palm to alter palm oil is harvested from the of vegetable oil to meet global opinion of the writer. The natural habitats and according to palm fruits which are located demand – and that could actually Schoolcraft Connection abstains from criticism of, Orangutantrekkingtours.com, is tightly bunched between the make matters worse.” or discrimination against responsible for the death of nearly branches of palm fruit trees. Each This scenario as a whole is any person on the basis 50,000 orangutans on the islands individual piece of fruit contains more of a rock in a hard place of race, creed, color, of Borneo and Sumatra. approximately 50 percent of palm above all anything. On one hand, sex, age, marital status, Joe Fessler of Smithsonian. oil produced. Further, each piece harvesting palm oil is depleting handicap, national origin, com writes, “The $40 billion of fruit is used to produce two natural resources and causing or sexual orientation. palm oil industry is notorious for different types of palm oil, kernel disruption in the natural habitats The Schoolcraft wiping out rainforests, displacing palm oil and palm oil. Kernel palm of people and wildlife and on the Connection is a student indigenous peoples, spewing oil is derived from the kernel other, to boycott that very issue is forum and is self- carbon into the atmosphere and of the fruit, whereas palm oil is to create an even larger one. monitored. We reject censorship and support a driving the orangutan and other derived from the flesh of the fruit. So, what is there to do? free student animals toward extinction.” Palm fruits are harvested by Personally, I am firm believer press. 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CAMPUS LIFE Helping Hands MADISON LING items collectively. We've reached Staff Writer our goal twice so far.” Students are encouraged to The Learning Support Services is donate an array of canned or non- known for helping our student body perishable items, such as peanut with various areas of academia. butter, tuna, and instant meals Drop-in tutoring, peer editing and from March 11 through April 8. Photo taken by Evan Cerezo, Layout Editor workshops are only some of the All proceeds will go to the Food The LSS food drive is currently underway in which the department is resources the department provides. Pantries located on the Livonia and asking for food donations which will be donated to the Schoolcraft However, what many might not Radcliff campuses. food pantry located in the Livonia and Radcliff campuses. know is how far their assistance Beyond giving food items, reaches in our Schoolcraft students can donate gently-used community beyond its academic walls. clothing that will be donated to St. The LSS food drive is currently Leo’s in Detroit. All of the food and underway in which the department clothing will benefit the student is asking for food donations which body of Schoolcraft College and beyond. will be donated to the Schoolcraft “The student employees of food pantry located in the Livonia Learning Support Services every and Radcliff campuses. semester demonstrates their “We’ve been doing a canned compassion for their peers by food drive since fall 2016, and donating to the Schoolcraft will continue to do so periodically College pantry, which I believe is throughout the year,” said LSS an important thing to note,” said Coordinator Sharon Christian. “It Christian. “Students are taking JOIN OUR started a little before Thanksgiving initiative and actively getting in 2016. I had recently learned about involved to make a difference in the on-campus food pantry and student lives.” Christian continued TEAM! decided to create an opportunity for by saying, “This food drive gives our student leaders to get involved students a chance to positively and to give back to the community.” impact the campus community. The As the Learning Support Service most inspiring part of volunteering Career opportunities for and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is knowing that you've made a Rehabilitation Assistants/Direct Care Professionals Coordinator, Christian initiates each difference in someone's life.” of the food drives and instigates For those interested in helping, START AT $12.50–$14.50 friendly competition between the donations will be accepted in depending on previous experience/education/training different student employee groups various LSS offices. Student New to the field of health care? Thorough training will be provided! (PAL, writing support, etc.) to employees are instructed to drop Positions available in the Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ypsilanti and Belleville areas collect as many items as possible. off their contributions to their When asked about their goals for program supervisor’s office. For APPLY ONLINE! the event Christian commented, further information contact Sharon rainbowrehab.com/employment “The overall target goal was 500 Christian at [email protected]. Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com Food for Thought Livonia and Radcliff campuses address food insecurity

MADISON LING balanced work, school and raising Heckard-Farmer, students can Staff Writer children. Some were young adults contribute to the cause by “donating with a family member who was and helping to spread the word that Nestled in the Student Activities chronically ill and unable to provide it is available.” Soup-can shaped Center of the Livonia campus, as for their children. donation boxes are located on well as Room 256 of the Radcliff Another was an army veteran both campuses and students are campus respectively, is a valuable who served two combat tours and encouraged to give nonperishable and often obscure resource called was challenged with providing for items (especially ready to eat Photo by Mai Nakhala the Food Pantry. The food pantry his wife and two children. There microwaveable meals), toiletries and Student Activities Employee, Eryn is available Monday through Friday were even some students who were other basic necessities. Hutchinson, stocks the college’s during regular business hours to homeless and living in their cars Food drives, contests through food pantry on the Livonia campus. those Schoolcraft students suffering that would heat up one can for their Student Activities, and classes from food insecurity. time on campus and another before affiliated with the Service Learning Garden City. Anyone in need can go According to the World Health leaving for the day. Program are also an excellent way to the Student Services Office for Organization (WHO), food No matter the story, the duration for students to help the Food Pantry help. For more information on the insecurity is referred to as the lack of need or even the income, Student and make a difference in their Food Pantry on the Livonia campus of access to sufficient amounts of Activities provides students with community. contact the Student Activities Office safe and nutritious foods, and an two bags of groceries, twice a month The Radcliff Center is located in at 734-462-4422. estimated 1 in 8 of all Americans at no cost to ensure that each of face this problem, according to these students and each of these the USDA. Compare that with a families, receive a warm meal in study published in the Journal for their stomachs and extra money to Nutrition Education and Behavior, survive until their next paycheck. which found that, “the percentage “We want to make sure our of student respondents in the students stay in school and total sample who were considered succeed… Students are people food insecure was 35.0%. There too, and they come first. You all were significant relationships are the reason for our existence,” between food security status and said Sociology professor Karen sociodemographic variables”. Schaumann when asked about In 2011, the Student Activities the goals and purpose of the food Office and Schoolcraft’s AmeriCorps pantry. established an accessible food pantry This resource allows students located on the Livonia Campus. to save their money for other In 2013, Radcliff established its necessities that ultimately have to SPRING own food pantry, which was a come before food sometimes, like collaborative project of Service bills and tuition. By providing four Learning comprised of students total bags of groceries per month, OPEN HOUSE and faculty. Students assisted in its the food pantry prevents people creation by collecting donations, from having to get a second or even promoting it and staffing the pantry. a third job to make ends meet and Since Livonia’s opening in 2011, thus, alleviates stress and improves over 150 students and approximately academic success. Students looking 400 family members from various to use the food pantry are asked to backgrounds have benefited from fill out a brief form before selecting using the fantastic resource. Many their desired and needed food, SIGN UP TODAY! students accessing the pantry were toiletries and child care products. GO BLUE! umdearborn.edu/springopenhouse single mothers trying to create a According to Associate Dean of GO DEARBORN. 313-593-5100 better life for their family as they College Centers at Radcliff, Bonnie February 04, 2018 | Page # WHERE WILL YOUR TRUE NORTH LEAD YOU?

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McLellan, a The management team from This workshop is for Schoolcraft situations can be tough, but certified divorce financial analyst TruGreen will be on hand to discuss students, faculty and staff. CEU this workshop will provide you from Equitable Divorce Resolutions job opportunities in sales and forms will be available at the with 5 simple steps to put your in Royal Oak. accept resumes from interested workshop. story/application problems into Clients will be seen on a first- applicants for positions throughout For more information, contact perspective. These steps will help come, first-served basis. Anyone the metro area. Joseph Miller at jmiller@ you translate the story problem into interested may sign in beginning at This event is open to the public. schoolcraft.edu or at 734-462-7674. a mathematical equation so that 3:30 p.m. on the day of the program. Please dress business casual and you can work through the problems This service is free of charge and bring copies of your resume. FIRST RESPONDERS AND efficiently and accurately. open to the public. For more information, please UNDERSTANDING MENTAL This workshop will be held in For more information, please contact the Career Services Office at HEALTH CONCERNS Bradner Library, Rm. 105 or via contact the Hinkle Center at 734-462-4421 or careerservices@ April 4 online webinar. 734-462-4443 or hinklecenter@ schoolcraft.edu. 10 to 11 a.m. For directions and access to the schoolcraft.edu. Radcliff Campus live webinar, visit The Learning JOB FAIR ETIQUETTE Center’s online workshop page. UP JUMPED SPRING - JAZZ PRESENTATION The presentation will focus on For more information, contact the STUDIES PROGRAM - April 3 the relevance and importance of Learning Center at lc@schoolcraft. SYNTHESIZER ENSEMBLE 1 to 2:30 p.m. including mental health classes edu or at 734-462-4436. CONCERT McDowell Center, Rm. 100 for occupations that are in direct April 1 nexus to those in crises. Emergency SCHOOLCRAFT HONORS 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Schoolcraft College Career Medical Technicians, like other First RECITALS FOR PIANO AND VisTaTech Center, DiPonio Rm., Services Office is presenting a Responders, should at a minimum, VOICE Rm. 500 series of informational workshop receive this type of training in order April 5 presentations designed to provide to alleviate and not exacerbate an 7 to 9 p.m. The Schoolcraft Jazz Studies job seekers with tools that will help already volatile situation. VisTaTech Center, Kehrl Program under the direction of Dr. to give them a competitive edge. For more information, contact Auditorium, Rm. 550 Riccardo Selva and the Synthesizer Be prepare for the big spring Helen Ditouras at hditoura@ Ensemble under the direction job fair April 10 by attending this schoolcraft.edu or at 734-462-7263. In an effort to encourage of Dr. Barton Polot presents a informative presentation. excellence in musical performance concert featuring the talented Job Fair Etiquette will show job CENTRIA AUTISM ON and to recognize excellent teaching musicians & vocalists of the Jazz seekers how to prepare for a job fair, CAMPUS RECRUITING in the Metropolitan Detroit-Ann Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, what to do (and what not to do) at April 4 Arbor area, Schoolcraft College Jazz Improvisation Combo and a job fair, and help take the anxiety 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsors three Festival events each Synthesizer Ensemble. out of talking with employers Henry’s Food Court, VisTaTech year in which students have the The eclectic repertoire during these events. Center opportunity to perform and receive programmed by the ensembles will No advance registration is evaluations from a panel of judges. unfold into a lively and creative required. For more information, Recruiters from Centria Autism Students selected by the judges will concert that promises to usher in please contact the Career Services will be on hand to accept resumes perform in the Honors Recital. the freshness of Spring. Donations Office at 734-462-4421 or and talk with job seekers about For more information, contact will be gratefully accepted at the [email protected]. positions with the company. Patricia Minnick at music@ door and will be used to fund Please bring your resume and dress schoolcraft.edu or at 734-462-4403. student scholarships and the Jazz business casual. April 01, 2019 | Page 13

T-BONE N WEASEL right publisher’s hashtag (see the Joseph Miller. COMMENCEMENT PERFORMANCE display table for more details). CEREMONY April 5 and 6 For more information, contact SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE May 4 8 to 9 p.m. Joseph Miller at jmiller@ FAFSA WORKSHOP 2 p.m. Liberal Arts, James R. Hartman schoolcraft.edu or at 734-462-7674 April 10 USA Hockey Arena, 14900 Beck Theater 3 to 4 p.m. Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 Tickets: $15 SPRING JOB FAIR McDowell Center, Lower Level, PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to April 10 Rm. 050 submit a graduation application Director Joseph Zettelmaier bring 1 to 3 p.m. and have your name appear in to life Jon Klein’s comedy of William VisTaTech Center, DiPonio Rm., The Free Application for Federal the Commencement program is “Weasel” Weasel and T-Bone, two Rm. 500 Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first Thursday, April 18, 2019. ex-cons with dreams that are larger step in the financial aid process. than their intellects. This outlaw More than 70 local employers Receive hands-on assistance with Graduates must arrive at USA odd couple travel the back-roads from a variety of industries will completing the 2019/2020 FAFSA. Hockey Arena one hour before of South Carolina just trying to be speaking with and accepting This event is free to attend and open ceremony start time, wearing cap, make their way and encounter a resumes from job seekers in the to the public. 2019 - 2020 FAFSA gown and tassel. The tassel is worn series of wild characters and wilder areas of business, health care, processing will begin in early March on the right before you graduate. adventures, all to the rockin’ tunes technology, customer service, 2019 for classes that begin in fall Volunteers will be there to guide you of Creedence Clearwater Revival. manufacturing, culinary arts 2019. to the lower level. Commencement Zettelmaier’s production will and much more. Please dress Things students and parents programs will already be on your tell the story in a combined format professionally and bring multiple should bring: FSA ID, Social chair. of stage play and radio drama. copies of your resume. Job seekers Security Number, Driver's License, Upon arrival graduates should This Americana comedy is unlike can prepare for the Spring Job Fair Completed Federal Tax Return proceed to the lower level of USA anything you’ve ever seen or heard. by attending the Job Fair Etiquette Information on completing Hockey Arena to check in and line For information and updates, Workshop before the job fair April 3. the FASFA is also available at up for the procession. please join the Theatre For more information, please Schoolcraft’s Applying for Aid For the Saturday ceremony, there Department’s Mailing List by contact the Schoolcraft College webpage at http://www.schoolcraft. will be a professional photographer email at [email protected] Career Services Office at edu/aid/apply-for-aid. present to take each graduate’s Tickets can be ordered by phone at [email protected] or picture. Graduates have the option 734-462-4596 or in person at the call 734-462-4421. GRAD FAIR of purchasing these photos. There Schoolcraft College Cashier in the April 16 and 17 will be a DVD of the ceremony McDowell Student Center. BREAKING INTO THE COMIC 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. available for sale in the Livonia BOOK INDUSTRY Main Campus Bookstore bookstore for $15 one week after the GRAPHIC NOVEL April 10 Commencement. READATHON 2 to 3 p.m. To save time, please complete the Flowers will be available for sale April 9 and 10 Bradner Library, Rm. 105 Commencement Ceremony Check- outside USA Hockey Arena. You can 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Form before you go to a Grad Fair. also purchase and reserve flowers Bradner Library Michigan native, David Petersen, At the Grad Fair, a cap & gown will ahead of time for purchase at an Eisner-Award-Winning comic be prepared to purchase. You may Commencement. To celebrate National Library book creator known for his Mouse pick up your cap & gown for $30. If you have any questions or Week, we will be holding our Guard series, will be visiting campus For guest tickets, you will receive special needs, please call the second annual Graphic Novel April 10, 2019, to give a presentation six (6) tickets for guests to attend Records Office at 734-462-4677. Readathon April 9 and 10th all on “Breaking into the Comic Book the ceremony. Available for Order: Handicapped seating and parking day long in Bradner Library. Come Industry.” A short Q&A session will graduation announcements, will be available at USA Hockey enjoy reading graphic novels and follow his presentation. Students, diploma frames. Arena. manga from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the faculty, and staff are encouraged to Phi Theta Kappa honors regalia For more information please go to atrium area of the Library. There come and participate. will be available to order. The last www.schoolcraft.edu/graduation will be free tote bags and comic Space is limited for this event day to order is April 1, 2019. book samples to take home (while so please RSVP by March 22, 2019, Sign up to participate in the supplies last). with the number of seats you need Commencement Ceremony at If you read graphic novels or us to set aside for you or your class. www.schoolcraft.edu/graduation/ comics for at least 15 minutes in If the volume of requests is larger grad-fair. the library, you can fill out a form than expected, we will look into For further information regarding and enter a drawing to win prizes. setting aside a bigger venue for this PTK honors regalia, please contact To gain an additional entry, take a presentation. the Student Activities Office at 734- selfie with a sponsored book/comic For any questions or to RSVP, 462-4422. and post it to social media with the please email Reference Librarian Photo courtesy of Photostock.com Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com A&E Refreshing Addition to Horror Genre Jordan Peele’s new movie Peele has managed to make humanity, which is to say there “Us” a completely unique horror are always two faces to every 8/10 experience yet again with “Us.” person. Everyone has good and According to HuffPost, in an bad inside them: yin and yang. interview with UCLA lecturer There are several signs of Tananarive Due, Peele explained this interpretation. For one, ALEXIS TUCKER where he got the idea for “Us,” the colors black, white, red Editor-in-Chief thus setting the tone and horror and blue show up frequently, aspect of the film. Peele said, which often contrast with “Get Out” was a refreshing “I used to go down the subway other characters like the red take on the horror genre, taking in New York, go underneath suits the doppelganger family a more psychological approach the underpass to go to the wears. Moreover, another sign than the typical spooky ghosts other side of the subway late at is the use of the song “I’ve Got Poster from IMDB or murderous loners. 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to the energy in 2018, “The World Is Yours 2” still holds up as a project that can stand tall Energy lost, while being able to avoid the infamous “sophomore slump.” The album starts off with the self-titled track/intro “The World Is Yours 2.” Much similar sound in tact to intro on the prequel album, the track highlights and sets the tone for the entirety of the album. Rich starts off with what comes off as a introspective tone and then eventually switching to flexing his current success. Compared to “TWIY,” Photo courtesy of genius.com this intro lacks substance. Although Rich isn’t exactly to do the same by going off and a go-to artist when it comes delivering with his usual witty to substance, the prequel’s punchlines. intro had a theme where Rich “Had to cut the middleman, I demonstrated capability of ain’t talkin Malcolm/But b****, incorporating substance in his you might as well be talking to music, showcased in lyrics like a f****** wall/than to have a “Get off a** and hustle/Now heart-to-heart with a n**** that I flex with muscle/I’m the that’s as heartless.” Sean's true definition of a hustler.” verse seems to replicate Drake’s Photo courtesy of youtube.com The intro stayed true to RTK’s second verse off his song “God’s usual cadence, while reminding Plan.” singles such as “”, listeners what it took for him Overall, “The World Is Yours 2” Mr. CEO loses featuring Kendrick Lamar, and to make it into the position and is far from being a “sophomore “” (both of which went status that he’s currently at. slump,” but fails to capture the his hunger but platinum), Rich managed to keep Even though the Rich Forever same energy the prequel did. the same energy on TWIY. Now CEO said that every song sounds From beginning to end, every is still a hustler with the release of TWIY 2, the like a hit (which isn’t the case), song sounds the same in terms Atlanta born/New York raised there are some standouts of content and theme. Rich rapper seeks to aim for the same for sure, which are mainly doesn’t give off the “hunger” or “The World is Yours 2” Album momentum on his follow up composed of features. Songs “hustle” mentality as he did on by project. such as “Woah”, featuring R&B TWIY, while the sequel finds him 6/10 In an interview with Billboard, titans Miguel and Ty Dolla is remaining the same on every Rich described and even an R&B song, which finds Rich track. Compared to the debut LP, compared “The World Is Yours talking about how he wants to TWIY 2 just feels more like an 2” to the first iteration. He told splurge gifts such as money, album filled with collaborations Billboard, “I feel like that 'cause bags, cars etc. on a girl he likes. and somewhat similar beats, MARVIN POINDEXTER it's an album that has full of “The World Is Yours 2” also whereas TWIY had offered more A&E Editor hits. It's not like I came in there contains guest features from diversity in terms of sound, even and was trying to make regular artist such as Gunna & Young though most of the project was After releasing his first studio songs. Every song is a hit. Every Thug (“Fall Threw”), produced by Rich’s longtime album “The World Is Yours,” song is a smash, so I don't & (“Two Cups”), producer TheLabCook. TWIY 2 under his partnership with think anybody has done that in (“Wrong Thing”), & features various producers but Interscope Records, Rich the the last century. No cap!” This (“Rockets”) and more. barely has TheLabCook on any Kid returns with his follow up energy can be heard in singles “Two Cups”, featuring Big songs, which feels like a missing sophomore/sequel album “The such as “4 Phones” and “Tic Sean & Offset is among one of element from the album. World Is Yours 2.” Toc”, featuring . Even the standout tracks from the “The World Is Yours 2” has In 2018, Rich arguably had though it doesn’t seem like Rich “TWIY 2.” Offset comes in with some replay value, but not as one of the biggest years in was quite able to recapture the his usual flow, cadence and much as its prequel. music. After the release of hit same exact energy as compared bars, while Sean Don manages MarchApril 01,18, 2019 | Page 15

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Photo courtesy of steam.com cybernetic punk based vibe he has the song Faded Tone is relatable to Devil May Cry 5 returns to form in the game. Crimson Cloud for V what V must feel. In the end, the is really fitting in terms of lyrics, music works well but some areas Devil May Cry 5 available for holds. After a failed attempt, but that’s something for players are a little disappointing compared Dante, Nero and Newcomer “V” to figure out later. One song in to others. PS4, Xbox One, and PC, re- make their way through the particular that doesn’t exactly work Overall, he’s better than ever, viewed on PS4 Qliphoth in order to defeat Urizen well is Subhuman for the Devil compared to when he was in the 8/10 and save humanity before it’s too Hunter himself, Dante. last installment. However, the late. Players won’t really notice in Devil Hunter still requires a little The story is excellent in game, but looking at the lyrics it bit more skill to perform Smokin’ JEAN SANDRE presenting real life problems seems like the song was written Sick Stylish combos. The average Staff Writer such as family bonds, trust and for DMC: Devil May Cry Dante. player might feel that the game is self-courage. Longtime fans will While the battle themes are great, too easy on Devil Hunter difficulty be able to catch references to the world and atmosphere themes (the normal difficulty.), but the After 10 years (not counting the older entries in the series, while set an outstanding tone. The game encourages replay-ability reboot, Devil May Cry), fans are first timers can enjoy the cheesy soundtrack is very immersive and through unlocking new difficulties finally getting a sequel to The Devil dialogue and interactions. The provides a sense of what it’s like in each play through, and allowing May Cry. After releasing a trailer story also manages to handle tying certain areas, such as empty streets players to keep everything they back at E3 2018, fans got on the up existing loose ends, but also or the inside of Qliphoth itself. The earned. Bloody Palace mode hype train for the game with the creating new ones as well. Some game allows switching of battle will be arriving as DLC in April. hopes for ambition. fans might be disappointed by themes with other characters or Furthermore, the gameplay is on The story revolves around an evil the twists and turns while others older tracks from other games (if the same level as Devil May Cry 3 demon king, Urizen, who raises a might find them pleasant. In the the DLC was bought that is). and possibly the best in the series. tree known as Qliphoth with roots end, DMCV does not provide much During some of the later boss Devil May Cry 5 is a Game of that run through the depths of closure to the Sons of Sparda fights, there is potential for The Year competitor. A solid 8/10 Earth. The tree births out demons storyline. remixes but the game instead gives is a suitable rating for this game. and roots which use humans to The overlying soundtrack tracks reminiscent of rave music. It’s for players who are fans of supply Urizen with the power he represented a great contrast for In other areas, the rave music vibe the series or just starting. Anyone desires. each character. For example, fits perfectly to emphasize the looking for a hack’n’slash game full What is he after? the song Devil trigger, which is mood. When V goes through his of action should grab Devil May Cry He’s after the Fruit the Qliphoth Nero’s theme, correlates with his boss rush, the power that flows in 5 and be prepared for a crazy time! MarchApril 01,18, 2019 | Page 1915

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Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College All proceeds from the charity game will benefit the MSP Fallen Trooper Players and coaches unite after the 2018 benefit hockey game between Schoolcraft College and the Michigan State Fund. Police. The contest, won 5-4 by the MSP, took place at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth last March. Skating for Cause Charity hockey to benefit MSP Fallen Trooper Memorial Fund

KYLE PROFFITT families who are injured or killed in Sports Editor the line of duty. This is the third annual game It’s cops versus cats when the and was implemented by a former Schoolcraft College Club Hockey Schoolcraft hockey captain, Andrew team hits the ice against the Lindsay who currently a Michigan Michigan State Police Hockey team State Trooper at the Hart Post. on Saturday, April 13th at USA “Fans can’t beat this price Hockey Arena in Plymouth. while having a great night out Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a with friends and family, in which ceremonial puck drop scheduled they’re donating to a great cause,” for 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 in said Schoolcraft head coach Rob advance and $10 at the door. Those Lindsay. interested in purchasing advanced Even though the Ocelots lost tickets can call the Student 5-4 last year, the fundraiser game Activities Office at 734-462-4422. managed to bring in $3600 in The purpose of this charity funds for the MSP Fallen Trooper fundraiser is to raise funds for the Memorial Fund. In 2017, an MSP Fallen Trooper Memorial and estimated $6,500 was raised. Trooper Assistance fund USA Hockey Arena is located at supporting troopers and their 14900 Beck Road in Plymouth. IHA Medical Center @ Schoolcraft College Jeffress Center | 39201 W. Seven Mile Road

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